The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11E057000·Announced 2012-01-04

Dexter Axle Recalls Electric/Hydraulic Brake Actuator Pumps for Trailers

Dexter Axle is recalling certain electric/hydraulic brake actuator pumps for trailers because improper heat treatment may cause premature wear and loss of braking power.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake actuator failure) that can result in the loss of braking effort and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Dexter Axle is recalling certain electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pumps sold for use on various trailers. The recall addresses a defect where some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated.

This condition can cause premature wear of critical components in the pumps, which can render the unit inoperable. Since the E/H brake actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes, failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dexter Axle is working with installers and vehicle manufacturers to identify and notify owners who may have had the affected E/H brake actuator installed on their vehicle. The safety recall began on December 20, 2011. Owners may contact Dexter Axle at 1-260-636-5311 or their vehicle manufacturer for more information.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
DEXTER AXLE
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Brake Components
Hazard
Affected units
1,713

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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